When Pursuing Both a Low-Cost and Differentiation Strategy

question 69

Multiple Choice

When pursuing both a low-cost and differentiation strategy,

• A)organizations tend to have higher levels of performance.
• B)a greater focus on differentiation will result in reduced costs.
• C)managers are likely to get stuck in the middle.
• D)a greater focus on low-cost will lead to more innovation.
• E)organizations should focus on both equally.

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